Explanation

• The Strait of Malacca is a narrow, strategic waterway between Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, Indonesia.
• It connects the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, facilitating major international shipping.

Additional information:

• One of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, vital for trade between Europe, Middle East, and East Asia.
• Length: 890 km, Width: 2.8 km at its narrowest point.

Last verified on 09-02-2026

Explanation

• The strait between Australia and Papua New Guinea is called the Torres Strait.
• It connects the Coral Sea (Pacific Ocean) with the Arafura Sea (Indian Ocean region).
• It separates Australia’s Cape York Peninsula from Papua New Guinea’s southern coast.
• It contains many small islands known as the Torres Strait Islands.

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Name: Bering Strait
• Location: Between Russia and Alaska
• Connected seas: Arctic Ocean & Pacific Ocean
• Width: ~85 km
• Important islands: Diomede Islands lie in the middle

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• The Bosphorus Strait is a narrow natural waterway in Turkey.
• It connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
• It is the forming part of the boundary between Europe and Asia.
• Strategically important for international shipping and naval routes.

Additional information:

• Length: ~30 km
• Width: 700 m – 3.7 km
• Maximum depth: ~110 m
• Number of bridges across: 3
• Number of tunnels (undersea): 2

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• Gibraltar is a small territory located at the southern tip of Spain.
• It lies on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean entrance.
• Although it is connected to Spain by land, it is actually a British Overseas Territory, not part of Spain.
• It is separated from Morocco by the Strait of Gibraltar.

Last verified on 25-04-2026